Furniture polish imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported furniture polish worth $6.1 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 200 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 2.4K t |
Where Zambia imports furniture polish from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.1M | 100% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, close to the world average of $3.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia furniture polish imports (HS 3405.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3405.20: Polishes, creams and similar preparations: for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture polish imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported furniture polish worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 200 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture polish to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Kenya (0%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture polish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture polish to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture polish?
The HS code for furniture polish is subheading 3405.20. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3405 page.
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